Maurina Schilling Funeral Homes

07/29/2026

Bonnie Jean Marcott, age 85, of Owen Wisconsin passed away peacefully Thursday July 23, 2026 at Aspirus Stanley Hospital. Maurina-Schilling Funeral home is entrusted with assisting the family.
Bonnie was born on April 4, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Clairborne and Pauline (Ritter) McCray. She spent her early childhood in Chicago before moving with her family to Owen, where she became a proud and active member of the community. Bonnie began her career working in the office at Schjoneman Trucking and later served as manager of Wills Propane Company in Owen, where she was valued for her dedication and commitment.
Bonnie was musically inclined and found great joy in playing the piano and organ. Bonnie was a member of the Black River Sportsman Club, where she won numerous archery tournaments. Bonnie enjoyed playing cards, sewing and decorating her home to celebrate the changing seasons.
Her warm and welcoming nature allowed her to make friends wherever she went. Above all, she loved and cherished her family. She took great pride in creating a warm and welcoming home by preparing delicious meals and baking for those she loved.
She will deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by three children; April (Kenneth) Jarocki, Johnny (Lisa) Barker and Denny (Bree) Marcott; seven grandchildren; Jesse Jarocki, Krystal (Greg) Sowieja, Matthew Barker , Lucas (China) Barker, Brandon Barker, Dakota (Cat) Marcott and Skyla (Dylan) Roots, she is further survived by seven great-grandchildren; Ethan, Evan, Elli, C**t, Levi, Avry, Sawyer, Sage, Elizabeth, Cayden( Kaitlyn), Christian, Jessa and Josiah. Bonnie was especially excited to welcome her first great-great-grandchild, who is expected in October.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter; Debora Barker.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Family and friends may express their condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com

07/28/2026

Carol Mae (Miller) Busse, age 93 of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Country Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Medford surrounded by her loving family under the tender care of Hope Hospice.

Carol was born November 5, 1932, the daughter of Raymond and Florence Miller Sr. She graduated from Colby High School in 1949. On September 23, 1950 Carol was united in marriage to Marvin O. Busse at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Grove. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2017.

Together, Marvin and Carol farmed in the Town of Mayville for over 50 years. Carol was a member of Christ Lutheran Church,
Abbotsford for many years. Carol enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and dancing to Polka music. After retirement, Carol became an avid reader. Most importantly, Carol cherished her family. She so enjoyed spending time with her family, including road trips to visit her children at their homes.

Carol is survived by her eight children: Susan Buchholz of New Franken, Rev. Robert (Carol) of Princeton, Wayne (Laura) of Amery, Brian (Julie) of Suamico, Barry (Marge) of Wausau, Steven (Kelly) of Prescott, Sharri (TJ) Stroinski of Medford, and Kristi (Chuck) Tlusty of Medford, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother, David Miller of Rockford, IL and sister, Annette Weichelt of Novinger, MO., nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Marvin, she was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Florence Miller Sr., brother, Raymond Miller Jr., son-in-law, Steve Buchholz, and her grandson, Shawn Buchholz.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church, Abbotsford, WI. Rev. Ralph Shorey will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials to Christ Lutheran Church of Abbotsford, WI or Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of Medford.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Country Gardens Assisted Living as well as Hope Hospice for their wonderful care, compassion and tenderness bestowed upon Carol.

Family and friends may express condolences online to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com

07/27/2026

Virginia Lee Miller, age 89, of Owen entered her heavenly home Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice.

The daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Ebben) Parker, Virginia was born on March 16, 1937, and raised in Owen, where she graduated from Owen High School. She remained deeply rooted in the community throughout her life and was proud to call Owen her home.

On August 13, 1960, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Tom” Miller at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen, Wisconsin. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage and were blessed with two children.

Virginia loved playing bingo, the card game Bridge, and was an avid bowler and golfer. She adored cats and shared her life with several beloved feline companions over the years. She was also a devoted Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed his music throughout her life. Virginia treasured her trip to Branson, Missouri, and held those memories close to her heart.

She was strong in her faith and a devoted member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was an active member of the Altar Society and the Women's Group, and she generously volunteered her time, often running the bingo games at the church picnics.

Virginia was a friend for life. Her advice was often sought after, and her word was always trusted. Above all, Virginia loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her great joy and pride.

Virginia is survived by her husband of 65 years, Tom; two children: David (Leah) Miller and Jami Vittallo; five grandchildren; Kristja (Brandon) Cain, Mikayla Vittallo, Devon (Lisa) Miller, Kathryn Miller and Logan Miller; two great-grandchildren: Lily Cain and Waylon Miller. She is further survived by two siblings: Jack (Kay) Parker and Pat Bakke.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Danny Parker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen with Father Stanislaus Michael Antony officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery with a luncheon to follow back at Holy Rosary Church. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements.

Family and friends may express condolences online to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com

07/27/2026

Great night for music 🎶

Hey music Monday fans, tonight we welcome back Jackson Taylor bringing us the sounds of acustic country. Grab your chairs, lots of cold beverages and head to 1st Street 🎶 🎶

07/23/2026

Last night we managed to gather our AwEsOmE staff family together (we were missing a few) and spend some non-working time together. We have the best work family around!!!!

07/23/2026

Debora Ann Barker, age 63, of Owen, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home in Owen under the tender care of Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with arrangements.

Debora was born on August 31, 1962, the daughter of James Barker and Bonnie Marcott in Syracuse, New York. She worked at a restaurant, canning factory in Greenwood and was a babysitter. Debora loved to crochet all kinds of different things and loved collecting teddy bears.

Debora is survived by her son; Matthew Barker; her mother, Bonnie Marcott of Owen; one sister, April (Ken) Jarocki of Owen; two brothers: Johnny (Lisa) Barker of Owen and Denny (Bree) Marcott of Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Debora is preceded in death by her father.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

07/19/2026

Following the parade head down to the Colby VFW for their AwEsOmE charcoal chicken 😋

07/13/2026

Jeanette Marie Erikson, age 79, of Colby Wisconsin passed away peacefully Wednesday June 17, 2026 under the tender care of Compassus Hospice.
The daughter of Alvin and Lila (Hardrath) Frane, Jeanette was born on May 29, 1947 in Colby, Wisconsin. Raised on the family farm, she developed a strong work ethic at an early age and especially loved working in the fields alongside her family. Jeanette worked at Land O Lakes for more than 40 years, building a career marked by dedication, dependability and pride in a job well done.
Jeanette took great pride in her home and enjoyed caring for it herself. Her beautiful rose bushes were a true testament of her green thumb and love of gardening. Her love for canning jams and baking in the kitchen brought her much joy in creating a warm and welcoming space for her family and friends. She also expressed her artistic side through embroidery, creating dish towels that were truly one of a kind with intricate details. Her love of travel and adventure took her to Switzerland, Spain, Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska and Texas.
She was strong willed and fiercely independent but above all Jeanette cherished her family. Jeanette took pride in her children, grand children and great grand children, never missing a football game or school concert. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Jeanette is survived by three sons: Jim (Dale), Darrell (Tina) and Brian (Kristi); six grand children: Nathan, Amber, Whitney, Peyton, Logan and Jenna; as well as eight great grandchildren. She is further survived by one sister; Mary Jane (Steve).
She is preceded in death by her parents: Alvin and Lila; one brother: Denny.
A Funeral service will held at 10:30 am on Saturday July 18, 2026 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Pastor Joe Bridger will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until the time of service. Interment to follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

07/13/2026

Heaven gained a new angel. Georgina Sailer passed away suddenly on Monday, July 6th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at the age of 100. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Ramsay, Michigan in 1926 and spent her childhood and part of her adult life in Michigan.

She attended the Marquette Beauty School in Marquette, Michigan and graduated with honors in 1945. In 1946 she opened her own beauty salon in Marenisco, Michigan, which she ran for 20 years. She married Anthony Sailer in 1957, and they resided in Marenisco. There, her two children were born. She moved with her family to Owen, Wisconsin in 1969. Owen was her forever home until she moved to Eau Claire in 2024 to be closer to her children. There was nothing more important to her than her family.

She loved to garden, and had the most beautiful flowers and trees in her yard in Owen. Her yard was a haven for birds, bunnies, and squirrels, and she loved her little animals and fed them every day. And could she cook! People still talk about the delicious meals she would prepare. She also loved sewing, crafting, drawing, and embroidery.

She was preceded in death by her siblings (brother, John Cappo, and sisters, Mayme Dalbec and Madeline “Lee” Hyppa), her mother and father (Anna and Charles Cappo), and husband Anthony Sailer. She is survived by her children, Sandy Sailer (partner Rurik Hover) and David Sailer, and many nieces and nephews.

She was loved by so many people, and she touched the lives of everyone she met. She will be so greatly missed by all those who knew her and loved her, and the world will be a little less bright with her not in it. Until we meet again, mom. Best Mom Ever. ♥

Per her wishes, a private memorial service will be held in the future.
Family and friends may express condolences online at
www.maurinaschilling.com

07/11/2026

Monday July 13 October Tree Music

Monday July 13 we welcome Jay Wildner a.k.a October Tree back to 1st Gazebo, see ya all Monday night 🤠🎶